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Malta, a Mesolithic stopover between Europe and Africa

Archaeological evidence suggests Malta served as a stopover for hunter-gatherers.

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The fact

Seafaring in the Mediterranean dates back to the Mesolithic, long before permanent settlements.

This hypothesis challenges the traditional view of Malta as an isolated island.

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Why it matters

Cette découverte pourrait réécrire l’histoire des migrations humaines en Méditerranée, en montrant que les îles n’étaient pas des barrières mais des étapes pour les populations préhistoriques.

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